April 30, 2011
The Rock School 20th Annual Scholarship Benefit
Rock-Curtis Collaboration Tonight you will be the first to see a new ballet, choreographed by Jennifer Wheat, Ballet Mistress at The Rock School, and set to an original score by the 2011 recipient of The Curtis Institute’s Milton L. Rock Fellowship, Gabriella Smith. Performed by Rock School dancers and Curtis Institute musicians, this premiere is made possible through a generous gift from Dr. and Mrs. Milton Rock. The Rock School is pleased to announce that The Milton Rock Challenge Grant is more than half way to its $250,000 goal. We thank those who have contributed and we are grateful to Dr. Rock for his vision for The Rock School.
Cover: Jeanette Kakareka by Alexander Spassoff
April 30, 2011
Benefit Committee Committee Chairs Phyllis and Howard Fischer
Margo and Daniel Polett
Liza Herzog* and Paul Curci
Caro and Bob Rock*
Annmarie and Mark Naples
Benefit Planning Committee Susan Stewart and Robert Abramowitz* Susanna Lachs Adler Linda Alle-Murphy Peter and Maria Archer Krista Bard* Constance Benoliel-Rock* Barbara Black Leslie and Al Boris Diane and Jack Breckenridge* Nancy and George Brodie* Deborah and Bob Chiumento* Michael DeLuca* Kimberly Dula* Elizabeth and Ed Ellers* Louis Eni*
Jennifer and Chris Franklin*
Marjorie K. Shiekman*
Barbara and Richard Gilbert
Jackie and Stan Silverman
Bill and Nancy Giles
Donna and Jerry Slipakoff*
Donna Gregor
Martha McGeary Snider
John Hyman*
Linda Soukup
Leroy Kean*
Tracey and Shanin Specter
Warren and Margaret Kuo*
Rebecca Thomas*
Robert F. McCadden*
Jood and Tim Thompson
Suzanne and Ronald Naples*
Lissa Thompson
Marianne and Russ Raphaely*
Margaret and Michael Tierney
Diana and John Regan
Catherine Ulozas*
Suzanne Schoch Rehl*
Sherry and David Varrelman*
T.J. Reilly*
Robin Williams*
Susan Rock*
Randi Zemsky* and Bob Lane
Kathy and Henry Sawin Jeanne Scandura*
* Rock School Board of Trustees
Honorary Committee Peter Boal
Benjamin Millepied
Rasta Thomas
Joaquin De Luz
Mikko Nissinen
Helgi Tomasson
Isaac Hernandez
Christine Shevchenko
Violette Verdy
John McFall
Taylor Stanley
Edward Villella
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Board of Trustees Caro U. Rock, Board Chair Robert L. Abramowitz, Esq.
Liza Herzog
Jeanne Scandura
Krista Bard
John Hyman
Marjorie K. Shiekman
Constance W. Benoliel-
Leroy Kean, Secretary
Donna Slipakoff
Rock, Chairman Emeritus Diane Breckenridge, PhD Nancy S. Brodie, Treasurer Deborah L. Chiumento Michael DeLuca Kimberly Dula Elizabeth Wallace Ellers Louis Eni Howard Fischer, Emeritus Trustee Jennifer Franklin
Warren Kuo
Bojan Spassoff,
Carol Clark Lawrence,
Director & President
Emeritus Trustee
Stephanie Wolf Spassoff,
Phyllis Marshall
Director
Robert F. McCadden
Rebecca Thomas
Ronald J. Naples
Catherine Ulozas
Marianne C. Raphaely
Sherry Varrelman
Suzanne Schoch Rehl, Esq.
Robin Williams
T.J. Reilly, Jr.
Randi Zemsky
Robert Rock, Vice Chairman Susan Rock Howard D. Ross, Emeritus Trustee
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Welcome from Caro U. Rock | Chair, Board of Trustees Thank you for joining us tonight for our
knowing the sacrifices they make, should energize us all. If
20th Annual Scholarship Benefit:
we could harness the energy you will see on stage tonight,
Dancing with the Rock Stars! The
we would electrify downtown Philadelphia! Also during the
Hollywood/Celebrity theme pays
evening, be sure to take time to bid on our wonderful silent
homage to our many students who,
auction items, which will be available for bidding during
since 1963, have come to us to train from
cocktails and dinner. The trips and vacation homes are most
all over the world and go on to become celebrities themselves
extraordinary, and we are very grateful to all the donors.
in dance companies, theater groups, and even the movies!
The Rock School’s contributions to the field of dance
We are grateful to you, our supporters, who ensure that we
continue to flourish through its high-quality training program
continue to make their dreams come true.
and extensive community outreach. I am extremely proud
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr.
of the accomplishments of our alumni and current students.
Milton L. Rock for establishing The Milton L. Rock Challenge
Taylor Stanley, alumnus, and now a member of the corps de
Grant. Over the next year (until December 31, 2011), Dr.
ballet at New York City Ballet was featured in several ballets
Rock will match every new dollar raised, up to $250,000.
this year with outstanding reviews in The New York Times.
Dr. Rock’s efforts have been instrumental in recognizing the
Isaac Hernandez, alumnus, danced his first principal role as
importance of The Rock School, and its place as one of
Franz in Coppelia for San Francisco Ballet this past March.
Philadelphia’s most important performing arts institutions.
Alston Macgill, a current Rock student who charmed
I am pleased to announce that we are more than half way
audiences with her performance as Abby in Nutcracker 1776,
to our goal, and I greatly appreciate everyone’s generosity
was the Grand Prix Winner in the Junior Age Division during
in helping us accomplish this milestone.
the Regional Youth American Grand Prix competition, the
Our dedicated benefit committee has created an elegant,
world’s largest ballet competition. And fifteen year old Lauren
festive evening featuring a unique collaboration between
Carfolite, a Rock School student for ten years, danced
The Rock School and The Curtis Institute. The Rock-Curtis
exquisitely at The Youth American Grand Prix competition
Collaboration is made possible through the generosity of
making it to the exclusive final round in New York City.
Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Rock, who endowed the composition
This past December, The Rock School continued its fantastic
chair at the Curtis Institute of Music. Renowned American
holiday tradition of the Nutcracker 1776, a fun-filled, children’s
composer, Jennifer Higdon, the Rock Chair and 2010 Pulitzer
dance production with a cast of nearly 150 Rock School students.
Prize Winner, has selected Curtis student, Gabriella Smith
The extraordinary talent, colorful costumes, and blend of classic
to compose a score for a new ballet choreographed by
Nutcracker and Colonial Philadelphia, brought down the house
Jennifer Wheat, Ballet Mistress at The Rock School. This
at each performance both in the city and the suburbs. This
premiere will showcase the talent of both Rock School
family experience is open to the public, so please mark your
dancers and Curtis Institute musicians. In its third year, The
calendars for next December 2011 at the Merriam Theater in
Rock-Curtis Collaboration celebrates a meaningful
Philadelphia and at our suburban location, The Haverford School.
partnership between two cultural gems of Philadelphia.
Our dancers’ personal achievements and the success of The
A special thanks to our wonderful co-chairs: Phyllis and
Schools important programming are made possible through
Howard Fischer, Liza Herzog and Paul Curci, Annmarie and
your generosity. On behalf of the entire board and staff, thank
Mark Naples, Margo and Dan Polett and my husband, Bob,
you for being here tonight and thank you for choosing to support
for all of their hard work in making this event a success. Over
The Rock School for Dance Education. Now, please enjoy the
the past twenty years, The Rock School Scholarship Benefit
performance and dance up a storm at the after party!
has established itself as a standout among fundraisers because of the special performance by our talented young
- Caro U. Rock, Chair
dancers. Seeing what these young people accomplish, and
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Contributors A very special thank you to our sponsors
Executive Producer Margo and Dan Polett Mrs. Constance BenolielRock and Dr. Milton Rock
Producer
Robin and Jerry Williams
Cinematographer Gretchen and Stephen Burke Jaimie and David Field
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
Marjorie and Jeffery Honickman
Drinker Biddle and Reath, LLP
Leroy Kean
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman
Philadelphia City Paper
The Lubert Family Foundation
Quaker Chemical Corporation
The Lurie Family Foundation
Caro and Bob Rock
Rosalind and Roy Neff
Director Barbara and Todd Albert
Suzanne and Ralph Roberts
Amy Branch and Jeff Benoliel
Sue Rock and Michael Phillips
Burke Family Foundation
Tracey and Shanin Specter
Phyllis and Howard Fischer
Choreographer
Andrea and Warren Kantor Fran and Steve Katz Philadelphia Management and EBRM Marianne and Russ Raphaely Krista Reichard TJ and Ann Reilly
Costume Designer Morton Amsterdam Ellen and Winston Churchill Barbara Eberlein Leslie Benoliel and Alex Hamilton Geraldine and Richard Fox Barbara and Richard Gilbert Hadia Lefavre and Jay Tolson
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Robert Abramowitz and Susan Stewart
Charles and Linda Schelke
Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest
Barbara and Mickey Black
Marjorie Shiekman
ParenteBeard LLC
Debbie and Bob Chiumento
Stacey Spector and Ira Brind
Clay Hamlin III
Rebecca Thomas and Andrew Jaquith
Jane and James Stern Randi Zemsky and Bob Lane Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
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Liza Herzog and Paul Curci
Martha McGeary Snider
Evie and Vern Wheat (as of April 6, 2011)
Silent Auction Donors Thank you to all of our Silent Auction Donors Arden Theatre Company
Four Seasons Hotel
Audrey Claire
Liza Herzog and Paul Curci
Ballet X The Barnes Foundation Constance Benoliel-Rock
JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe Philadelphia Museum of Art The Prime Rib R2L
Bolle Design Inc.
Lisa Kabnick and John McFadden
Amy Branch and Jeff Benoliel
The Make Up Bar
Steven John Jackson Ravert
Morgan Lewis
Caro and Bob Rock
Suzanne and Ron Naples
Rose Tattoo Cafe
Neiman Marcus
Supper Restaurant
Nicole Miller Philadelphia
Twenty Manning
Opera Company of Philadelphia
Vespa Philadelphia
Dan Brody Photography Children’s Boutique Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa DanceSport Academy D’Angelos Deme DiBruno Bros. Fork Restaurant
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Vertex Fitness
Yangming
(as of April 6, 2011)
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Program The Continent’s End World Premiere 2011 Rock-Curtis Collaboration Composer:
Choreographer:
Allegra
Jennifer Wheat
Gabriella Smith Musicians Yue Chu, piano; Yekwon Sunwoo, piano; Ted Babcock, percussion; Michael Sparhuber, percussion
Dancers Takashi Abe, Natalie Berry, Samantha Bristow, Austin Butler, Andrew Czerkawski, Luis Delcid, Derek Dunn, James Floyd, Alexandra Gallo, Ellie Grohoske Alexandra Hartnett, Shi Hang Huang, Kelia Ideishi, Polina Kadiyska, Hikari Leon, Maho Mashimo, Isabel Montague, Regina Montgomery, Miho Morita, Tory Muth, Nicholas Peregrino, Promise Smith, Hannah Sterling, Hannes Van Wassenhoven, Maria Vicuna. Gabriella Smith’s composition is inspired by Robinson Jeffers’ poem Continent’s End and its vivid imagery and dramatic movement. The poem is a celebration of the natural world, specifically the land and seascapes of the Northern California coast (the “immense breadth of the continent,” the power and beauty of land and sea, and the extraordinary violence and rock-eating, continent-shifting force it took to create such a landscape) as well as a lament that, though we have our origins in the ocean and in this bleak and rugged landscape, we have since lost our connection to nature. At Continent’s End is in six short movements, each inspired by a phrase from the poem.
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New Work
Bjorkstjor
Dancer: Beckanne Sisk, Rock School alumnus, Ballet West
Composer: Olafur Arnalds Choreogrpaher: Ashley Canterna-Hardy Derek Dunn
Diane & Acteon Composer: Richard Drigo Choreographer: After Marius Petipa Takashi Abe
Composer: Max Richter Choreographer: Justin Allen Takashi Abe, Samantha Bristow, Andrew Czerkawski, Luis Delcid, Derek Dunn, Alexandra Gallo, Alexandra Hartnett, Hikari Leon, Regina Montgomery, Miho Morita, Tory Muth, Hannah Sterling, James Floyd
Canon in D Composer: Johann Pachelbel Choreographer: Danielle Bower Samantha Bristow
Diane & Acteon
Jeunes Danseurs Heureux
Composer: Richard Drigo
Composer: Johann Strauss
Choreographer: After Marius Petipa Regina Montgomery
Choreographer: Mariaelena Ruiz Selected younger students
Flames of Paris
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Composer: Boris Asafiev Choreographer: Vasily Vainonen Andrew Czerkawski
Inertia
Music: Theme Song Choreographers: Mariaelena Ruiz, Justin Allen Rock School Dancers
Esmeralda Composer: Cesare Pugni Choreographer: Marius Petipa Alexandra Hartnett
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Message from the Directors Welcome to The Rock School’s Annual Scholarship Benefit! We are thrilled that you could join us for a truly wonderful performance this evening by the exceptionally talented artists of The Rock School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Rock School students have come to Philadelphia from throughout the region and the world. The strength of our faculty, breadth of our programs, success of our students in major international competitions, as well as placement in prestigious companies world wide, has brought amazing talent to our city. The competitions include Youth America Grand Prix, the largest ballet competition in the world, TanzOlymp, Berlin, Havana International Competition, the Moscow and USA International Dance Competitions. The companies include New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Paris Opera Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Dutch National Ballet, Broadway shows and much more. This success has grown from our ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of our 1,000 plus students in the ever-changing field of dance. Our goal has always been to nurture, train and inspire those entrusted to our care, regardless of their ultimate careers; the results have been extraordinary. We are thrilled to be sharing this evening’s performance with the Curtis Institute of Music. Thanks to a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Rock, we are here to celebrate the world premiere of The Continent’s End: the continuation of an extraordinary and dynamic relationship; the third of five collaborations. Rock School “artistic athletes” are fiercely and passionately dedicated to an art form that allows us to believe the transcending and transforming possibilities of the human form and spirit. You and your support make this possible. Our most sincere thanks. Bo and Stephanie Spassoff
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The Rock School At the urging of George Balanchine, Barbara Weis-
in dance. Along with students from Philadelphia and across
berger established the Pennsylvania Ballet School in 1963.
the country, The School hosts students from China,
The School became an independent institution in 1992 and
Thailand, Japan, France, Spain, Columbia, Bulgaria, England,
was renamed The Rock School for Dance Education in 1999.
and Mexico. Rock School alumni dance at major companies
The School is one of the nation’s premier institutions for
around the world including The New York City Ballet, Boston
classical ballet training with a $4.5 million budget and an
Ballet, Dance Theater of Harlem, The Pennsylvania Ballet,
annual enrollment of more than 1,000 students. Appoint-
American Ballet Theatre, The Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal
ed director in 1986, Bojan Spassoff has led The School for
Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and on Broadway.
over twenty-five years. With the artistic guidance of Mr.
Making dance accessible to underserved youth is
Spassoff’s dedicated co-director Stephanie Wolf Spassoff,
another priority at The Rock School. RockReach, The
the reputation of The School has grown from a small re-
School’s multifaceted outreach program, has grown over
gional ballet school into the internationally acclaimed Rock
the past twelve years and now provides dance classes,
School for Dance Education.
scholarships, and performances to over 10,000 inner city
The Rock School is located at the southern entry of
youth annually.
the Avenue of the Arts, providing a 40,000 square foot,
Each year, Rock School dancers have the opportunity
state-of-the-art facility on Philadelphia’s cultural corridor.
to participate in The Youth American Grand Prix, the largest
The Rock School’s faculty includes renowned instructors
ballet competition in the world. The Rock School and its
and choreographers, as well as current and former dancers
students have won numerous awards at this annual
from major dance companies worldwide. Violette Verdy,
competition including the ‘Outstanding School Award’ at
Artistic Advisor, is one of the many distinguished teachers
Regionals for an unprecedented sixth year in a row. The
who instructs students at The Rock School each year.
Directors stress that although this is a competition, the
The Rock School is celebrated for its comprehensive,
prize is in the process, and they are extremely proud of the
high quality training for young dancers. The School offers
improvements they see in students who prepare for this
classes for students of all ages including a residency
competition.
program for gifted students who want to pursue a career
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Programs Ongoing Programs The Rock School offers dance classes to 1,000 plus students of all ages. Classes are taught six days a week throughout the school year with a focus on classical ballet.
Summer Intensive
“Enrolling our daughter, Alexandra, in the Rock School’s RAPA program has been one of the best decisions we could have made for her. This unique program is the only one of its kind in the United States, with the most knowledgeable and supportive, educational faculty. The RAPA program has allowed Alex the ability to follow her dream of training and dancing at a professional level, all the while receiving a quality education—an education that has ultimately earned her entrance into some of the best universities in the country.” - Christina Hartnett, RAPA parent
Approximately 1,500 students audition to participate in The
Rock Reach
School’s intensive summer session where students train in
RockReach, The School’s multifaceted outreach program,
different styles of dance, participate in master classes,
makes dance accessible to underserved urban youth in the
lectures, and receive wonderful performing opportunities.
greater Philadelphia community. RockReach is designed to
Guest teachers include Daniel Ulbrecht, Principal Dancer at
make a significant, long lasting impact on a student’s social,
New York City Ballet, Benjamin Millepied, Principal Dancer
artistic, and academic life. The majority of RockReach
at New York City Ballet, Joquin de Luz, Principal at New York
participants are in the Title 1 program for economically
City Ballet, Michelle Wiles, Principal Dancer at American
disadvantaged youth. Classical ballet is not something these
Ballet Theater, Isaac Hernandez, Soloist at San-Francisco
students would experience if it were not for RockReach.
Ballet and a Rock School alumnus.
There are three program components within RockReach:
Residency Program
In-School Residencies, which include 28 weeks of weekly
The Rock School offers a pre-professional training program for promising young dancers. The School hosts some of the most talented students in the world who receive partial to full scholarships for their dance training, housing, and academics. In addition to the demanding training program, residency students receive private coaching from senior faculty and represent the core of The Rock School’s performing ensemble. This program attracts young talent from around the world who want to develop their talent here in Philadelphia. The Rock School Residency Program provides a supportive, nurturing environment, allowing talented students to dedicate themselves to their dance training at an early age.
Rock Academic Program Alliance (RAPA©)
dance instruction as part of the elementary school curriculum; Dynamics of Dance, an interactive performance by Rock School conservatory students at participating schools; and City Dance, a long-term full scholarship program for students from low-income families to take classes at The Rock School. “The Rock School program is a cornerstone of (my) school’s success. Students have a greater sense of pride in their school because of the availability of this special program.” - Jim Otto, Principal, Isaac Sheppard School partner for twelve years
Performances Performing gives young students an opportunity to showcase their hard work and prepare for life as a professional dancer. In 2010, Rock School students performed at The Mann
The Rock Academic Program Alliance (RAPA) is a unique,
Center, The Philadelphia Flower Show, Please Touch
college preparatory program designed exclusively for
Museum, Longwood Gardens, and The Four Seasons Hotel.
students in The Rock School’s pre-professional residency
Many students dance each year in The Rock School’s
program. RAPA provides individualized academic plans under
production of Nutcracker 1776 and all students take the stage
the guidance of a full time dean and a full time assistant dean
for the annual Rock School Showcase, both at The Merriam
to help students achieve a successful balance between their
Theatre on The Avenue of the Arts. Rock School students
academics and intensive dance training. “As a graduating senior from the RAPA program, I am extremely grateful for the number of doors that have been opened to me. By attending a program where I can balance my time in the studio and academic classroom, RAPA has enabled me to grow as a dancer and student. Individualized tutoring, personalized schedules, and rigorous classes have fully prepared me for future academic pursuits.” - Tory Muth, RAPA student
perform perform in Dynamics of Dance lecture demonstra-
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tions for thousands of youth at inner-city schools.
Artistic Advisor Violette Verdy “I take great pleasure in working with The Rock School, one of the foremost schools of its kind in the country. The School represents my lifelong interests and passions in students, education, international exchanges, and the pursuit of excellence.” Ms. Verdy is the former, and first female, Artistic Director of the famed Paris Opera Ballet, as well as the former Artistic Director of the Boston Ballet. She was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet, as well as a guest star with the leading ballet companies of Europe. For New York City Ballet, she danced more than 25 principal roles. George Balanchine created roles for her in such ballets as Liebeslieder Waltzer, Jewels, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, second act Midsummer Night’s Dream, and others. She is the recipient of numerous international awards. Ms. Verdy was invited by President Ford to dance at the White House on three separate occasions. Ms. Verdy was recently named a Chevalier (Knight) in France’s National Order of the Legion of Honor. The Order, which is France’s highest decoration was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. French President M. Nicolas Sarkozy presented the medal to Ms. Verdy in Paris in June, 2009.
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Alumni The Rock School is so delighted with the accomplishments of its many talented alumni. James Ady – American Ballet Theater, Principal Pennsylvania Ballet Devon Alberda – New York City Ballet Tamara Allison – Child Lead NY Radio City Christmas Spectacular Valerie Amiss – Soloist Pennsylvania Ballet Alexandra Ansenelli – Principal New York City Ballet Robert Arold – Houston Ballet Allyson Ashley – Dance Theater of Harlem Eilza Barbic - Eugene Ballet Melissa Bartusch - City Ballet of San Diego Allison Basford - Pacific Northwest Ballet Maximilien Baud - Pennsylvania Ballet Katie Berry - Child Lead NY Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Madeline Deavenport – North Carolina Dance Theater Yosbel Delgado – Pennsylvania Ballet Gregory Dominiak – Paris Opera Ballet Matthew Donnell – Kansas City Ballet Tina Egan – American Repertory Ballet Damir Emeric - Ballet San Jose Katchiri Feys - Ballet Arkansas Molly Flippen - Los Angeles Ballet Nick Fonseca – Orlando Ballet Jessica Gatinella – Pennsylvania Ballet Joseph Gatti – Principal, Cincinnati Ballet Ellen Green – New York City Ballet Kara Hanretty - Ballet Arizona Reggie Harris – Austin Ballet
Laura Bowman – Pennsylvania Ballet
Isaac Hernandez – Soloist, San Francisco Ballet
Laura Breckenridge – Broadway shows, film, Lead WB’s Related
Kyra Homeres - Miami City Ballet
Bobbie Briscoe – Joffrey Ballet
James Ihde - Soloist Pennsylvania Ballet
Kacey Burke – Roxy Ballet
Jenn Jansma – Carolina Ballet
Rachel Butler - Pennsylvania Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet
Damian Johnson – New York City Ballet
Frabrice Calmels – Principal, Joffrey Ballet Tim Cannon - Dance Alive! Nick Carter – Louisville Ballet Martha Chamberlain – Principal, Pennsylvania Ballet Elizabeth Chapman - Georgia Ballet Emily Corney – Lead in Fame Christine Cox – Pennsylvania Ballet and Artistic Director, Ballet X Karel Cruz – Principal, Pacific Northwest Ballet Kyle Davis - Pacific Northwest Ballet Michael Davis - Kansas City Ballet
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Ian Hussey – Pennsylvania Ballet
Erik Johnson - Rochester City Ballet Rachael Jones - Nashville Ballet Robert Jummonville - Carnival Cruises Liz Keller – Miami City Ballet Rebecca King - Miami City Ballet Ashley Knapp – New York City Ballet Kristie Latham - Ballet Met Andrea Long – Principal Dance Theater of Harlem Skyler Lubin - Miami City Ballet Veronica Lynn – Soloist American Ballet Theater Callie Manning – Miami City Ballet
Abdul Manzano –Dance Theater of Harlem Janey McGeary – Pennsylvania Ballet and New York City Ballet Katie Meeusen - Ballet West Sara Michelle Murawski - Dresden Semper Opera Ballet Elizabeth Murphy - Ballet West Taryn Oliveri - Ballet Memphis Tempe Ostergren – Boston Ballet Eric Otto - New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, lead Movin’ Out on Broadway Nikkia Parrish – Washington Ballet Colby Parsons - American Ballet Theatre Jaime Polovcak – Orlando Ballet
Hitomi Takeda - Houston Ballet
Amar Ramasar - Soloist New York City Ballet Giovanni Ravelo – Roxy Ballet
Margaret Tappan – Berlin Ballet, National Ballet of Holland
Joshua Reynolds – Atlanta Ballet
Lindsey Tatum – Tulsa Ballet
Lawrence Rines - Boston Ballet
Michelle Thieme – Ballet West
Shayna Rudd - Philadanco
Kyle Thomas – Topeka Ballet
Ashley Ruhl – Ballet West
Mariah Thomas – Austin Ballet
Catherine Russell – Kansas City Ballet Jennita Russo – Hubbard Street Dance Company
Lisl Vaillant – Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Broadway Phantom of the Opera
Erica Sabatini – Carolina Ballet
Luis Valdez – Cincinnati Ballet
Jennifer Savelli – Pennsylvania Ballet, Broadway: Fosse, Boy From Oz, Chicago the Movie, Dirty Dancing
Andrew Veyette – Principal, New York City Ballet
Tyler Savoie - Pennsylvania Ballet
Kyohei Yoshida - Grand Rapids Ballet
Andrew Scordato – New York City Ballet
Michael Wardlow – Soloist Cincinnati Ballet
Kristen Segin – Child Lead NY Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Jodi Weiner - Georgia Ballet
Christopher Sellers – Soloist, Ballet West Jose Serrano – South Carolina Ilir Shtylla – Ballet Arizona Beckanne Sisk – Ballet West Jennifer Smith, Pennsylvania Ballet Kate Spauldin – Louisville Ballet Nicole Stalker - Miami City Ballet
Francis Veyette – Pennsylvania Ballet
Jessica Weisner – Carnival Cruises Alison Whitaker - Louisville Ballet Katherine Whitlock – Washington Ballet Paris Wilcox – Principal, Kansas City Ballet Lateef Williams – Kansas City Ballet Lori Wilson - St Louis Ballet Gabriella Yudenich – Pennsylvania Ballet Roman Zavarov - Boston Ballet
Taylor Stanley - New York City Ballet
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Dote on a Dancer Make a Dream Come True At The Rock School, we train some of the most gifted dance prodigies. Often far away from their homes and families, they pursue their passions. The children of The Rock School need our support to realize their dreams. They need us to dote on them! The average cost to train, academically educate and house a gifted pre-professional residency student at The Rock School is $45,000 per year. Attracting and training the most talented students remains a goal of The Rock School. This requires substantial scholarship funding. Contributions to the Dote on a Dancer program in 2010 helped talented young dancers continue to build on their dreams to become professional dancers. We are extremely grateful to those who supported the Dote on a Dancer program in 2010. Here are some updates from last year’s dancers: Ka’imina’auao Cambern our Hawaiian student with a love for all arts moved on from The Rock School this year to pursue his dance training at The Ellenson School in New York City. Ka’imina’auao wanted to live in New York City to continue his dance training while also pursuing painting and drawing. We look forward to seeing where Ka’imina’auao ends up next as his talent and dedication for the arts is clear. Derek Dunn continues to improve his technique and artistry here at The Rock School. Derek is an extremely gifted student and spent this past summer on full scholarship at The School of American Ballet, the official school of The New York City Ballet. Most recently, Derek was asked to perform at The Guggenheim Museum in New York as part of their Works and Process program. Jeanette Kakareka’s dream has always been to dance with The San Francisco Ballet. After spending this past summer at the San Francisco Ballet School, Jeanette was invited to stay for the year as a full scholarship student. After 13 years of training at The Rock School, we are sad to see her go, but so proud of what she has accomplished and will accomplish in the years ahead. Oliver Oguma,a student at The Rock School for four years and a competitor at the 2010 USA International Ballet Competition, also made the leap to study at The San Fransisco Ballet School this year. Oliver remains dedicated to exploring many different types of dance and still loves freestyle break-dancing in his spare time! Zhao Wan Ting, from Bejing, China, was one of the most gifted students The School has ever trained. Her amazing ability and artistic maturity assure her a long career in the dance world. Wan Ting left in September to study on a full scholarship at The San Franciso Ballet School and is now a member of the corps de ballet at The San Francisco Ballet. We hope you will Dote on our Dancers again this year by making a contribution in support of one or more of our gifted scholarship students. While each student’s financial profile is different, the overall cost of a year at The Rock School, is as follows:
Ballet Training ........................................................................................... $5,800 Academic Education (RAPA©) ........................................................... $10,000 Room and Board ....................................................................................... $19,500 Competition, Costume and Pointe Shoe Fees ................................. $3,000 - $10,000 Help make a young dancer’s dream come true! If you are interested in making a contribution to Dote on a Dancer please visit the silent auction or contact Deborah Crocker, Community Relations Director, at 215-551-7010 ext 1108 or Deborah@therockschool.net.
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Meet our 2011 Dote on a Dancer students Alston Macgill - 13 years old, from Savannah, GA
- 2011 Youth American Grand Prix
- Enjoys writing poems, painting, &
Semi-Finals, Junior Division:
riding horses
Grand Prix Winner, Classical - Dreams of dancing with the New York City Ballet
Luis Delcid - 16 years old, from Los Angeles, CA
- Wants to travel the world as a dancer,
- Has only been dancing for four years
blogging about his adventures
- Choreographed own solo piece for 2011 Youth America Grand Prix
Derek Dunn - 16 years old, from Glen Burnie, MD
- Was a guest performer at The Guggen-
- Dreams of being a principal dancer at
heim in NYC, during the Works and
American Ballet Theater Company in NYC Process Program, How Judges Judge - 2010 Youth American Grand Prix Finals, Junior Division: Gold Medal
Regina Montgomery - 16 years old, from Los Angeles, CA
- Dreams of dancing in an international
- Was adopted as an infant from China
company in Europe or Australia
Yukihiro Tamura - 18 years old, from Japan
- Dreams of inspiring audiences
- Has been training at The Rock School
and dancing in a professional
for three years
ballet company
Izjanae Williams - 12 years old, from Philadelphia, PA
- Nutcracker 1776 and Rock School
- Loves to sketch and draw when not
Showcase dancer
dancing
- 1st Honor Roll Student of the Month
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Rock-Curtis Collaboration, Choreographer Jennifer Wheat Jennifer Wheat is a Ballet Mistress for the Rock School for Dance Education and a Principal Ballet Teacher for The Rock School West. Originally from Michigan, Ms. Wheat trained with the Contemporary Civic Ballet Company and was a scholarship student at The School of the Pennsylvania Ballet where she studied under the direction of Lupe Serrono. Ms. Wheat spent her summers on scholarship at The Boston Ballet summer program with Violette Verdy and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Ms. Wheat also studied Jazz at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and The Lou Conte School of Dance in Chicago before becoming an apprentice with Hubbard Street Dance Company. Returning to Philadelphia, Ms. Wheat danced with Astral Theatrical Dance Company, Philadanco, and as guest artist with Dancefusion. Ms. Wheat has been on faculty at The Maywood Academy of Dance, The Pennsylvania Centre for Ballet, and The Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center where she worked with Jacques D’Amboise and The National Dance Institute. In 1985 Ms. Wheat became the Founding Director/ choreographer for Fusion2 Dance Company a training ground for young dancers. She has also been a guest teacher and choreographer at The University of Pennsylvania, The Johnson City Ballet Company and Florida’s Atlantic Arts Academy.
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Rock-Curtis Collaboration, Composer Gabriella Smith Gabriella Smith is a young composer from the San Francisco Bay Area who entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2009 and studies with David Ludwig. All students at Curtis receive merit-based full-tuition scholarships, and Ms. Smith is the Milton L. Rock Composition Fellow. In 2009 Ms. Smith was named a winner in the 2009 ASCAP/Morton Gould Young Composer Competition, and she received first place in the 2009 Pacific Musical Society Composition Competition and honorable mention in the 2009 New York Art Ensemble Young Composer Competition. She is a member of American Composers Forum and Society of Composers Incorporated. Ms. Smith began composing when she was eight years old. At eleven, she began studying composition with pianistcomposer Arkadi Serper of the Crowden School in Berkeley. Her first full-length chamber composition, Sonata for Violin and Piano, was performed in concert in Berkeley two years later. Her first composition for orchestra, Dances of the Isuan Interval, was introduced by conductor Kent Nagano and performed by George Thomson and the Berkeley Symphony at their 2006 Under Construction concert. Ms. Smith’s compositions have since been performed in concert numerous times, including her Somniballare for cello, piano, and percussion, by the new-music ensemble ADORNO on its 2008-09 ScoreXchange program. In 2008 she entered the John Adams Young Composers Program, where she studied with Yiorgos Vassilandonakis and John Adams of the University of California Berkeley. She attended the Young Artists Program at Yellow Barn in Putney, Vt., in 2009. Ms. Smith is also an active pianist and violinist. She has played in an improvising string quartet called the Super Delegates, the Formerly Known as Classical contemporary music ensemble, and the first violin section of Young People’s Symphony Orchestra.
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The Milton L. Rock Challenge The Rock School extends a special thank you to those who have made contributions to The Milton Rock Challenge Grant. Robert Abramowitz and Susan Stewart Barbara and Todd Albert Leslie Benoliel Constance Benoliel-Rock Peter Benoliel Carol Bernick Jennifer Bognar Cary Bok Robert Booth Madeleine Boyer and Richard Adler Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Caplan Steven Carey The Churchill Foundation Joseph Cox Cozen O’Connor Dale DeWitt Jennifer Diabo Kathryn Levy Feldman James Floyd Joel Gershman
Colin and Christina Hartnett
Bernard and Delphine Poussot
John and Christina Iannotti
Donald Rasner
Lisa Kabnick and John McFadden
Anna K. Reimann
Steven Katz
Richard and Deborah Rein
David and Jane Kim
Gioia Riccio
Elizabeth Knighton
Bob and Caro Rock
Kevin and Ada Koch
Linda and Charles Schelke
Bong Lee
Roy Seibel
Gerry Lenfest
Joan Siegel
Charisse Lillie
Stanley Silverman
William Loeb
Jeffrey Sheehan
Wendy and Solomon Luo
Jeanne Sigler
Leon Malmud
Catherine Smith
James and Betty Matarese
Barbara Spector
Ricki Mandeloff
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starbuck
Bob McCadden
Robert Toborowsky
Frank and Susan Mechura
Leslie Tolles
The Mendell Foundation
Philip Turberg
J. Brien Murphy
The Uhlmann Family Fund
Nancy Newman
The Victory Foundation
The William Penn Foundation
RJ Wallner
L. Pirolli
Penelope Watkins
Dan and Margo Polett (as of April 7, 2011)
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to The Milton Rock Challenge please contact Deborah Crocker, Community Relations Director, at at Deborah@therockschool.net or at 215-551-7010 ext. 1108. You can also send a contribution to The Rock School, att. Milton Rock Challenge, 1101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. All proceeds benefit The Rock School’s scholarship program and RockReach.
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2010-2011 Rock School Supporters The following corporate sponsors, foundations and government agencies provide The Rock School for Dance Education with valuable support for general operations, programs, and specific productions. The School is extremely grateful for their generosity. Alberto-Culver Company
Macy’s
The Bank of America Foundation
The Memton Fund
The Barra Foundation
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
The Connelly Foundation
The Pogo Family Foundation
The Department of Community and
The Jerome Robbins Foundation
Economic Development
The Suzanne Roberts Cultural
T. James Kavanagh Foundation
Development Fund
The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation
The Lawrence Saunders Fund
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation
The US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program
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Faculty and Staff Bojan Spassoff,
Education
Faculty
President & Director
Dean of Academics
Jody Anderson Miller
The Rock School West
Dr. Mark Franek
Gina Angelucci-Grace
Assistant Director
Sarah Cooper
Nicole Harmon
Stephanie Wolf Spassoff, Director Violette Verdy, Artistic Advisor
Dean of Students Nicole DiGironimo
Finance Financial Consultant
Gabriele T. Tesfa Guma Maiqui Manosa Meghan Meehan Christina Patchell
Administration
Marie Therese Piccioni
Operations Manager
Associate, Your
Jenna Hassinger
Part-Time Controller
General Manager
Accountant
Kelly Sheppard
Brian McCole
Jonelle Kelly
Elizabeth Simmons
Administrator Mary Ann Baldwin Bookkeeper
Matthew Powell
Caren Griffin
Mariaelena Ruiz
Principal Ballet Teacher
Katharine Savage
Jennifer Wheat
Bo Spassoff
Artistic Coordinator Kimberly Forbes Camacho
Assistant to the
Residence Life
Directors
Residence Director
Eva Szabo
Ballet Coordinator
Elizabeth Simmons
Holly Monsen
Jennifer Wheat
Donna Cherry
Registrar
Marine Club Residence
Natasha Zeiger
Early Dance Coordinator
Joanne Smith
Assistant
Retail Manager
Bridget Irelan
Kelly Sheppard
RockReach
Stephanie Spassoff
Permanent Guest Faculty Joaquin de Luz
Karen DeFrancesco Faculty Danielle Bower Kristin Brown
Photographer &
Community Outreach
Editorialist
William Glassman
Manager
Tiffany Yoon
Benjamin Millipied
Sarah Cooper
Phillip M. Otto
Development
RockReach Faculty
Richard Rein
Community Relations
Megan Braun
Jennifer Savelli
Director
Gabrielle T. Tesfa Guma
Daniel Ulbricht
Deborah Crocker
Gina Angelucci Grace
Yaxshaan Medan
Christina Pastras
Sergio Torrado
Patchell
Pianists
Vince Johnson
Development Intern
Artistic
Valentina Slutsky
Jody Anderson
Megan Koch
Artistic Advisor
Noah Farber
Christina Pastras
John Levis
Patchell
Ray Lindsey
Jennifer Wheat
Development Associate Colby Accola
Violette Verdy Ballet Mistress
Jeff Story
Mariaelena Ruiz
Rosario Mills
Music Coordinator Asya Haykin
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Kim Camacho Donna Cherry Karen DeFrancesco Rose Dowlin Crystal Frazier Ruth Freeberg Gina Angelucci Grace Nicole Harmon
Ballet Master Mariaelena Ruiz Mariaelena Ruiz has been a faculty member and rehearsal coach at The Rock School for Dance Education since 2000. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Mariaelena began her early studies at the “Academia Ballet Clasico Nina Novak.” At 14, she became the youngest member of the Ballet Nacional de Caracas, under the direction of Vicente Nebrada, with whom she toured South America and Europe, dancing soloist and principal roles. At 15, she won 3rd place at The USA International Ballet Competition, junior division, in Jackson, and received a full scholarship to continue her studies at the School of American Ballet. She also won 3rd place and “Best Couple Award” at the Varna International Ballet Competition, and the Prix Volinine in Paris, France. She has danced principal roles with Bay Ballet Theater, Cleveland San Jose Ballet, Carolina Ballet Theater, Ballet Hispanico, and has been a guest artist for many companies in the US and abroad. Mariaelena has been a member of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet since 2001, where she performs Balanchine repertoire and has also assisted with staging and rehearsals. She has been a judge and guest teacher for Youth America Grand Prix and is also very involved with the New York International Ballet Competition.
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Caro and Bob Rock congratulate all of the
students and faculty of The Rock School for their exceptional work ethic, drive and determination. Keep up the good work! We are proud of your achievements!
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We are so proud to support Rock School dancers like Derek Dunn.
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WILKIE LEXUS is proud to support the many stars of The Rock School for Dance Education.
Margo and Dan Polett
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The Lurie Family Foundation PROUDLY SUPPORTS The Rock
School for Dance Education.
The Lurie Family Foundation
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Telephone 215 463 8865 Fax 215 468 0390
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Dreams can come true when you have a great foundation Penn Mutual is proud to support The Rock School for Dance Education The Rock School builds a foundation that nurtures artistic excellence in its students, just as Penn Mutual helps clients plan so they can achieve all of life’s possibilities. We believe that purchasing life insurance is the most protective, responsible and rewarding action you can take to help you live more confidently today, and create a brighter future for generations to come.
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DID YOU KNOW? • RAPA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary during the 2011-2012 school year! • You can find RAPA in the Library of Congress. Our unique learning model was copyrighted in 2004. • Our current students hail from 11 states and 2 countries! • This year’s graduating seniors had an overall average SAT grade of 1825. That’s over 300 points higher than the national average for a 2010 college- bound senior. • Our students contribute to the RAPA blog at: academics.therockschool.net • RAPA offers three in-house high school courses: - Career Development - Dance History - Philadelphia: 1681-1930 • Students enrolled in these courses earn high school credits that go towards graduation.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to all the students at The Rock School for another extraordinary year! Keep up the great work!
Dr. and Mrs. Milton Rock
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CHEMICAL is proud to be an ongoing sponsor of The Rock School
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WE SALUTE CARO AND BOB ROCK whose devotion and commitment to The Rock School for Dance Education is an inspiration to us all.
Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman
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CONGRATULATIONS CARO, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS on another year of greatness!!
Tracey and Shanin Specter
The Lubert Family Foundation
is proud to support The Rock School.
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GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO THE ROCK SCHOOL!
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BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS TO THE ROCK SCHOOL!
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CONGRATULATIONS to The Rock School for nurturing creativity, celebrating talent, and helping young artists reach their dreams. It is a privilege to Dote on a Dancer as deserving as Izjanae Williams.
Randi Zemsky and Bob Lane
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MACY’S IS A PROUD SUPPORTER of The Rock School and dancers like Yukihiro Tamura.
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WE APPLAUD CARO AND BOB and all they have done to enrich the lives of Rock School students through dance.
Love, Jaimie and David Field
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WE APPLAUD THE ROCK SCHOOL AND THE ROCK FAMILY for their continued dedication to excellence in dance education.
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Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROCK SCHOOL! on its 20th Annual Scholarship Benefit.
Robin and Jerry Williams
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CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful staff and students.
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WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE ROCK SCHOOL .
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BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE ROCK SCHOOL.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROCK SCHOOL!
Bob Abramowitz and Susan Stewart
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Susan Rock and Michael Phillips
are proud to support The Rock School and dancers like Luis Delcid.
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BRAVO TO THE ROCK SCHOOL
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WE APPLAUD THE ROCK SCHOOL for its vision and dedication to making dance the star!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO CARO AND BOB ROCK on the
Dancing with the Rock Stars Gala.
Andrea and Warren Kantor
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KUDOS TO MILTON AND CONNIE AND THEIR WONDERFUL FAMILY. Thank you for the joy and beauty you have brought to our city.
Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman
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WE APPLAUD THE STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE ROCK SCHOOL
Marianne and Russell Raphaely SALUTE The Rock School’s commitment to excellence in dance education.
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CONGRATULATIONS AS THE ROCK SCHOOL’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT celebrates the Milton Rock Challenge Grant.
Martha McGeary Snider
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WITH BEST WISHES TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS CARO AND BOB ROCK. Congratulations to The Rock School on its 20th Annual Scholarship Benefit.
Fran and Steve Katz
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The Rock School for Dance Education presents
HOLIDAY 2011 Unlock the Magic of Dance with New Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family. Directed by: Bo Spassoff & Stephanie Wolf Spassoff
Philadelphia’s Children’s Nutcracker